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WL51 ELO

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,226 mi
Last recorded77,226 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 ELO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 77,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 74,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in off side front inner rack joint

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,710 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bracket on rear tailpipe broken

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,742 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,758 miles

front tyres fouling wing shields

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Jun 2011 66,758 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front tyres fouling wing shields

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 May 2010 64,439 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,918 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 41,011 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 41,011 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 31,122 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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WL51 ELO is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL51 ELO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WL51 ELO registered?

WL51 ELO is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is WL51 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL51 ELO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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